For the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs are officially out of the playoff picture — and it comes with massive consequences. James and Spence break down the brutal end to KC’s season, starting with Patrick Mahomes’ devastating ACL injury and what it means for both the short-term and long-term future of the franchise.

We dive into how the Chiefs went from perennial Super Bowl contenders to watching January football from home, what roster changes could be coming in 2026, and whether a new era might be forming in Kansas City. Could rookie star Jeremiah Smith be part of the next chapter? And how much tougher has the AFC — and the Chiefs’ own division — really become?

Plus, we react to fan emotions, league-wide ripple effects, and what KC’s offseason strategy has to look like if they want to get back on top.

00:00 Chiefs Eliminated from Playoff Contention
00:14 Patrick Mahomes’ Devastating Injury
00:27 Reactions to the Chiefs’ Downfall
02:03 Future Prospects and Team Adjustments
03:31 AFC Rivals and League Dynamics
04:45 Chiefs’ Strategy Moving Forward
05:05 Fan Reactions and Offseason Plans

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